The full-scale Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North bring the magical sound of Broadway to the Coliseum.

Set both on and off-stage during the production of a musical version of The Taming Of The Shrew, Kiss Me, Kate revolves around the tempestuous love lives of actor-manager Fred Graham and his leading lady and ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi. Throw in Fred’s current paramour Lois Lane, her gambler boyfriend Bill – and a couple of gangsters who somehow get caught up in the show – and the stage is set for a funny and farcical battle of the sexes!

A charming homage to the sparkling wit of Shakespeare and an irresistible celebration of the joy and madness of working in theatre, Cole Porter’s witty, jazz-inflected score features hit after hit, with show-stopping numbers including Another Op’nin’ Another Show, Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Always True To You In My Fashion and Too Darn Hot.

Bringing together performers from the worlds of both opera and the West End, with the incredible sound of the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, the magical sound of Broadway and the golden age of MGM musicals springs back to life on the Coliseum stage.

Cast & Creatives

Director

Jo Davies

Music by

Cole Porter

Lyrics by

Cole Porter

Book by

Bella and Samuel Spewack

Producer

Opera North and Welsh National Opera

Choreographer

Will Tuckett

Costume

Colin Richmond

Lighting Designer

Ben Cracknell

Set Designer

Colin Richmond

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Access information

Good leg room in stalls; B1-4, B33-36, C1 and C39 in the Stalls provide the best leg room.

Access description

Slight ramp through left-hand doorway of main entrance on St Martin's Lane opening outwards into foyer. Information desk straight ahead and low countered box office to the right. Main lift, with voice announcements and Braille signage, to right of information desk serving all levels (suitable for scooters). Another lift serves Dress Circle, Upper Circle and Balcony. Else 29 steps up from foyer to Dress Circle, 47 up to Upper Circle and a further 45 up to Balcony. 2 steps between rows in the Balcony, Dress and Upper Circle; 1 step between rows in Stalls. Venue is carpeted throughout and all steps are highlighted with handrails on either side.

Hearing impaired

Sennheiser radio transmission system in the auditorium and induction loop at box office and all bars.

Guide dogs policy

Guide dogs allowed into auditorium, alternatively staff are happy to dog sit in the manager's office.

Wheelchairs

10 spaces for wheelchair/scooter users in total: 2 at back of Dress circle, 4 in Stall boxes and 4 at back of Stalls (companions can sit beside the wheelchairs users). 10 wheelchair/scooter transfer spaces: 4 in Dress Circle and 6 in Balcony. Theatre also provides 2 wheelchairs for loan.

Toilets

No steps to toilets off the foyer. More toilets at Dress Circle, Upper Circle (women's 10 steps up), Balcony and Basement.

No steps to Stalls bar and bars in rear Stalls corridor. Further bars at Balcony, Upper and Dress Circles can be accessed by main lift. Dutch Bar on basement level (reachable by lift) accessed by platform lift or down 3 steps. Drinks cannot be taken into the auditorium.